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Subtract 20/75 from 9/2

1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 20/75

9/2 - 20/75 is 127/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
    9/2 = 9 × 75/2 × 75 = 675/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    20/75 = 20 × 2/75 × 2 = 40/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    675/150 - 40/150 = 675 - 40/150 = 635/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/30
  6. In mixed form: 47/30

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